Phil Haynes, born on June 15, 1961, in Hillsboro, Oregon, is an American jazz percussionist and composer. His career began with a breakthrough moment when his debut, QB by The Paul Smoker Trio featuring Anthony Braxton, was named the Number 1 recording of 1985 by critic Kevin Whitehead. Haynes has since been featured on over 85 releases across American and European record labels. Notable albums include Continuum, 4 Horns & What?, and A Couch in Brooklyn. He founded the Jazz@Bucknell chamber series in 2005 and served as Bucknell University’s first Kushell Jazz Artist-in-Residence. Haynes has collaborated with numerous artists, including David Liebman, Drew Gress, and Hank Roberts, and his ensembles have included Free Country, No Fast Food, and Day Dream. His work has been compared to masters such as Jack DeJohnette, Roy Haynes, and Elvin Jones.
